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This database is of resources most commonly referred to when someone calls the LINK department. Search resources using the search box, or target resources by categories and tags listed to the right. YAI does not intimately know all the programs on this list. Availability and service changes are beyond our control. If you are trying to understand what an acronym might mean, check out our Acronym Guide. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please feel free to call us at 212.273.6182.

NAA New York Metro is a chapter and subordinate of the National Autism Association. Our chapter is all-volunteer and is led by parents, grandparents, caregivers, and professionals working with children affected by autism spectrum disorders, and their families. We proudly serve the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and Rockland County. What they do:

BronxWorks operates offices throughout the borough that offer walk-in and telephone services to help Bronx residents resolve problems. Their offices are staffed by skilled, compassionate professionals who are specialists in housing, government benefits, consumer rights, immigration, senior services, and other matters. All walk-in personnel speak both English and Spanish.

OPWDD stands for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. OPWDD funds many services for people with developmental disabilities in New York State. There are district offices known as Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices (DDRO) for each county. Most DDROs publish a directory of family support services, which is a valuable resource of programs and services available to eligible people living at home with their family.

ACCESS NYC provides New Yorkers with a free and mobile-friendly front door to screen for over 30 City, State, and Federal benefit programs in 10 easy steps, learn how to apply, gather required documents, and find local help. Use ACCESS NYC to discover health and human services benefits that may be right for you or a loved one.

Some program categories that you can find on ACCESS NYC are Child Care, Education, Food, Family Services, Employment, Financial Assistance, City ID Card, Enrichment, Special Needs, Health and Housing Programs.

Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism (AHA) Association serves people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), their families, and the professionals who work alongside them, providing crucial resources and support throughout their lifetime, as they face challenges, build on their strengths, and fulfill their potential.

Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD); and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks has also compiled resource guides on a variety of topics.